After Pamela Anderson spoke up about the harmful effects of pornography in recent months, the epidemic has been given more attention by the media. The fact is though, porn has been affecting people …
It’s time to take a break from social media
I felt sick to my stomach as soon as I read the comments. Yet I compulsively kept scrolling through my Facebook feed, checking back to see if anybody else had responded. It was the morning after …
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Making anti-depressants part of a holistic recovery
Throughout my life, my mental health has gone up and down dramatically. At my worst, I had issues with substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal idealisation. On more than one occasion I almost followed …
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects more people than you think
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is known to affect veterans and people who have been in combat, but did you know it could also come about through other experiences? A life-threatening situation …
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Introducing When Hope Speaks
Regular readers of Watersedge will recognise the name Jessica Morris. Aside from contributing to the blog, she also oversees the social media and editorial content on our website. She has been open …
This is what anxiety looks like
What happens when you feel anxious? Does your heart rate rise? Do your palms get sweaty? Would you like to run away? We all experience some form of anxiety and worry, but for people who live with an …